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Call for Volunteers — Pacific Ocean Mapping Support
Location: Remote (desk-based), with optional meetings at ANU, Canberra Duration: 1 month (part-time or full-time, flexible depending on availability, can be prolonged) Start date: Early December 2026 Type: Volunteer position — professional experience in science diplomacy, ocean policy and research mapping Organisation: AFRAN Inc (Australian-French Association for Research and Innovation) About AFRAN AFRAN is a not-for-profit association fostering scientific and innovation col
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[OPPORTUNITIES] The IPBS and CBI are seeking talented PhD Candidates
The Institute of Pharmacology and Structural Biology (IPBS) and the Centre for Integrative Biology (CBI) located in Toulouse, France, are seeking motivated PhD candidates as part of the BEST Doctoral Programme of the University of Toulouse. IPBS and CBI are leading research institutes of the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) and the University of Toulouse. They are located on the main Campus of the University of Toulouse in southwest France, offering multi
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[OPPORTUNITY] Pacific Funds 2027 is now open to application
The Permanent Secretariat for the Pacific (Secrétariat Permanent pour le Pacifique – SPP) has launched the 2027 main call for projects under the Pacific Fund (Fonds Pacifique). 📅 Applications must be submitted by 31 December 2026. The Pacific Fund is one of France’s key instruments for regional cooperation in the Pacific. Funded by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, it supports economic, social and cultural cooperation projects that strengthen the regional i
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[OPPORTUNITY] PhD positions at UNSW
Discover 2 PhD positions available for next year at UNSW in AI for Sustainable Last-Mile Logistics and Digital twin of port and hinterland freight transport system and synchromodality framework. If you are interested, please submit your profile ASAP


Let's dive into our 10 years
As we continue our Tour d'AFRAN to celebrate our 10years anniversary officially launched two weeks ago in Noumea, you still got the chance to register for different events happening in almost every state and territories. For some of them, you even have the opportunity to follow online if not in your hometown. Don't miss the chance to celebrate with us!


Pacific, Climate & Environment Profile Series: Dr Reia Anquet
As part of AFRAN's 10th anniversary celebrations, we continue to highlight the diverse voices, expertise and perspectives that have shaped our network over the past decade. Today, we are pleased to feature Dr Reia Farrall-Anquet, a French-Australian lecturer whose work explores some of the Pacific's most pressing challenges. She is currently based in the Social Sciences department of the Université de la Nouvelle-Calédonie. Having begun her career as a teacher of English, she


AFRAN Research Mobility Network
We need you to gauge the interest in establishing a research network of academics and industry researchers that wish to find potential partners and/or students in their field of interest. This short survey will allow us to collect the contact details of interested participants and understand what is expected by the future members to help form an efficient network. The function of this network can be described in several examples: Student - Academia/Industry: A student in Aust


High-Level Research Fellowship
The Embassy of France to Australia has just announced the launch of its High-Level Research Fellowship (Séjour Scientifique de Haut Niveau - SSHN). The SSHN Fellowship is open to PhD or postdoctoral researchers (0 to 5 years after completing their thesis) working at an Australian university for a one-to-two-month research placement in France. The aim of this programme is to facilitate and strengthen collaboration with academic researchers in scientific fields that are priorit


Applications Open for the Second Asia-Pacific Edition of My Thesis in 180 Seconds
Young French-speaking researchers across the Asia-Pacific region are invited to showcase their research in one of the world's most engaging science communication competitions. The Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF) has officially opened applications for the second regional edition of My Thesis in 180 Seconds (MT180), with submissions open until 15 August 2026. Inspired by the internationally recognised Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition, first launched at the U


Join AUFRANDE UNSW 2026: Advancing French–Australian Research Collaboration
Interested in building or strengthening research links between France and Australia? AUFRANDE UNSW 2026 is a unique opportunity to connect with a diverse community of researchers, innovators, and institutions engaged in French–Australian collaboration . Hosted at UNSW, the event will bring together participants from across disciplines to: 🤝 Connect with partners across France and Australia 🔬 Discover collaborative research projects and opportunities 🌏 Engage with a dynam
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